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Syndesmosis: Amphiarthrotic (meaning they slightly move), fibrous joint held together by ligaments. Ex: joints joining fibula and tibia

Synchondrosis: Synarthrotic (meaning they do not move), cartilaginous joints held together by hyaline cartilage. Ex: epiphyseal plate

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Radioulnar articulation can be classified as what type of articulation?

it is one of four options syndesmosis synchondrosis symphysis or Diarthrosis


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Are syndesmosis bones held together by interosseous ligaments?


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The joint between the distal tibia and fibula is a syndesmosis. It does not allow for much movement.


What are the two types cartiliginous joints?

Types of cartiliginous joints: Synchondrosis Symphysis Synchondrosis joint has bands of hyaline cartilage which unite bones and an epiphyseal plate (temporary). For example between manubrium and first rib (synarthrotic). Symphysis joint has a pad of fibrocartilage between bones. For example the pubis symphysis and the joint between bodies of vertebrae. (amphiarthrotic).


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A syndesmosis is a type of articulation, or joint, in which two adjacent bones are joined by an interosseous membrane.


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